Eccentric stamps fascinate collectors and quirks
The article notes stamps like the two pence blue Mauritius bought by the Prince of Wales, misprints such as Post Paid Mauri tian, and a Cape of Good Hope penny stamp red misprint worth nearly £200. It mentions a Western Australia stamp with a toppled over design sold for £400, highlighting errors that boost value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauritius
Prince of Wales
Ertor Imen Alto
Banda
Western Australia
London
The Sorrowful Tree in Night Bloom and Dawn
A narrative describes a tree named the sorrowful tree that blooms only at night. Buds open as evening falls and close at dawn, leaving white flowers and ground covered in flower dust. Nearby grows a similar tree that blooms in the day and a historical note references St Peter’s Basilica construction and papal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Fragmentary school inspector quote circulates in print
A garbled excerpt from Sophie Express notes a call for action and cites an old saying about people who do nothing. The text references a school inspector and a child named Sophie, but the surrounding context is unclear and largely unreadable.
Democratic Congressional Committee Meets in Ohio Caucus
The Democratic Central Committee of Ohio’s thirteenth district schedules a convention to nominate a representative to Congress and presidential elector for the November 1908 election. Delegates and alternates are apportioned by county, with precincts voting by lot at primaries on May 15, 1998, 7 to 8 pm Central Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Delogue
Alt
TOMS
Cencsrs
Rensiere
Democratic Central
John M. Patthion
Criwinger
Marlon Conty
Charles FP. Clow
Wyaniot County
Tt. J. Delete
Erie County
Arma
C. Arnold
Freder
Guthery
Secretrry
Mephisto's Ring A Mystic Doom Linked To Spain
Pearagn's Weekly reports a ring with a large emerald center ruby setting that allegedly curses its owner. Described since the sixteenth century, Spanish kings who possessed it faced disasters as Spain declined. The ring, once owned by the royal family, is said to have been moved, struck by lightning twice, and buried in a strong box to end its supposed power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Mephisto
Fox
Mmn Eurely
Pearagn's
Echo tale in cave stirs strange dialogue with wife
Paraphrased exchange recounts a man asking how age affected his wife and claiming he took her to McLemore's cave where an echo addressed her. The New York Press notes the echo “had the last word,” implying a curious cure or consequence while offering a sensational dialogue around a domestic matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jahmant
McLemore
New York Pres
Unclear excerpt suggests domestic tension and fire incident
Fragmentary text hints at a domestic dispute and a household fire impacting a wife and husband. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, making precise reporting impossible. The piece reads like a brief societal note on a troubled marriage intertwined with a blaze.
Ward Off Aging with Facial Massage and Skin Care
A period article details a facial regimen to reduce double chin and sagging skin. It prescribes hot water rinses, massage with cream, benzoin tincture, and careful handling around the mouth and eyes, plus tips on soap, peroxide, and collar impacts on neck appearance. It also notes hair combs and mildew removal methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alkaties
Prottam in Numbers and Near Cubes
A fragment discusses number cubes and near matches, noting that cubes of ten numbers yield a sequence with near coincidences such as 125 and 210 summing to 335, 216 and 619 summing to 835, and 12 cubed near 1728. It asserts infinite possible cubes and hints at further exploration in Scientific American.
Remarkable Debate Over Red Bar Scarf Fitness
In a Louisville Courier Journal piece a father and child discuss a curious physical culture device. The father jokes about moving a red item back and forth to develop the arm, while the exchange hints at the era’s interest in science and exercise and ends with a humorous quip about crying if pulled taut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuthor
Develoy
Arma
Tee Father
Louleville Courier Journal
Thanks For His Money Weekle So Slippy Debutter
A quirky line from Bohe mian Magazine notes a depositor’s remark about recurring thanks. The anecdote accents a humorous, repetitive exchange in financial transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Bohemian Magazine
The Dangers of Riches and Temptation
A quote from Strand Magazine warns that riches ruin more men than poverty by inviting greed and neglect of duty. The passage argues the rich are enticed by claims and temptations, while the poor man remains steadier, guarding virtue and life.
Practical Sympathy Quaker tale on feeling for neighbor
A man tells a Quaker of distress and says he could not feel for him. The Quaker remarks he felt for his neighbor but asks if he felt in the pocket, pressing the notion of charitable action aligned with proper conduct.
Inscribed Proverb Fragments From The Washington Star
A garbled quote set mocks pennywise wisdom about work and expense from a 19th century style page. The odd phrasing references Modding Pete and a moat, with stray lines about keeping expenses down and appearances up attributed to the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Washington
New Orleans
Daily Market Report from Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards reports cattle receipts at 600 with Monday estimates around 20,000 while hog receipts total 15,100 with Monday forecast near 40,000. Markets mostly unchanged with roughs and mixed cattle at specific price ranges, sheep receipts around 1,900 and Monday demand estimate near 20,000. overall activity muted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Union Back Yards
Ill
Cattle and Lamb Market Reports From Cleveland and Pittsburgh
Cleveland and Pittsburgh market notes show cattle receipts and price ranges for beef and veal, with steady or varied levels. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep trade terms are listed by category, with prices for prime, good, and medium stock and lambs, dated May 23 to May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Goms
Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Ehelee
Ady
Cntven
Chicago Grain Prices Edge Higher On Weather And Market
Chicago May 21 Wheat rose on strong demand and odd early strength in the jock market in New York. A weak bulge from wet weather across the corn belt and preparatory corn hawk fog lifts signaled tighter supplies. Closing prices showed May wheat trading around 1.02 to 1.18 with modest gains amid hammering in futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricago Grath
Chicago
New York
Misoppi
Grain price table from Toledo market report May 22
Toledo grain prices list Wheat corn oats and rye with bid and ask quotes for futures in May July and September contracts. Prices shown include wheat May 98 12 July 90 3 4 September 68 corn May TH July 68 12 September 67 oats May 64 1 2 July 49 September 47 tr rye No 1 84 No 3 283 No 4 179 Cloverleaf October 7 1 2 December 7 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corin Mity
Let
TA Tre
LS End
USAG
Downg
Itsbaily Woll
Toledo
Weledo
Outa
New York Butter Receipts and Prices Report
New York dairy prices and receipts show butter trading with 4,063 packages received, creamery extra at 22 1/2 cents, state dairy tops and finest at 22 cents, factory frets 117 1/2, Keys receipts 1,405 packages steady, nearby white fancy 20 1/2 to 21 cents, Western extra at 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State
Local Grain Markets Corrected by Marion Milling Co
Grain prices corrected daily show Wheat at 0e per bi, Corn at Tee per ba, Oats 506 per ba, Rye Tie per ba, Clover Seed 12.00 per ba, Timothy 2.00 per ba, Hungarian Head 600 per ba. Prices reflect standard market terms of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Milling @ Grain Co
Local Produce Market Prices Listed in Advert
An itemized early 20th century market listing shows prices for butter cheese lard lard ham and shoulders syrup potatoes and other staples. It includes per pound per bushel and per barrel quotes with several brands and vendors noted. The fragmented text lists navy beans prunes dried peaches corn meal graham flour and canned goods with varied unit pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Turner & Ga
Prigh
Butler
Public sale of 180 acres near Kirkpatrick in June
Auction announced for 180 acres of Marion County land near Kirkpatrick with on site sale on June 8 at 2 p.m. Terms include cash, one third at sale, two years at 6 percent interest. Additional notices reference estate ads, multiple listings, and a separate horse board inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Bathing in Beeline and global notes from era
A jumble of curiosities and observations on Beeline bathing costs, a directive about women bathing daily, poverty in Japan with cheerful, clean living, a Vatican crown replacement with imitation stones, Hindu child precocity, and a remark on heroic husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth of Florence
Basilies
Vatican
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion Vacatat
Meoune
Grant
Acrobata
Force & Wildiamb
Hubert Deveau
Great Lakes
Dome
Ateletioa Globe
Vei Tse Seu
Isimnal
Mephisto’s
Ring
Daily Market Report
B. P. of
Marion
Legal Tender
Monarch Four
Kaickerbockér
Carnation
I ‘We
Mirror
Woulof Fhool
Mansfeld
Roy
Wooney
Fk Mite
Minibore
Ealers
Aloo
Masaruder
Maguire
Ior
George B. Christian
Mt Mobt
Por Trath
West Mahon
Ma- Hon
O. G. Briggs
North Main St
Oot
Eisiomors
Crum & Co
North High Street
Columbus
J. W. Clark
WH. L. Protsman
Sivok
Saleaman
Marote Wegener
Maleamas
Wea
Telal
Marion O
Ponton Permanent
Association
Paladelphia
Pa. S
Teonts Gompf
Huber
Millereest
Olio
Nonce
King
Ghorn
Staijion
Martina
Tim
W. M. King's Barn
Richland
Peoples’ Transfer, & Storage Co
Marton
King Ant Obern
Paddoc
Catt
Kaleer
Forcas
Berlin
Tevery
Beeline
Japan
Forwnate Fa
Pymntas Ie
Lake Front
H. E. Carpenter & Co
S. Main St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!